Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. raw shelled peanuts (skins on)
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt (optional)
1 tsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Stir together peanuts, sugar, syrup and salt in 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe container.
Microwave for 4 minutes on High.
Stir. Microwave 4 minutes longer.
Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave 2 minutes longer on High.
Add baking soda and quickly stir until light and foamy.
Immediately pour onto lightly greased baking sheet.
Spread to 1/4-inch thickness.
When cool, break into pieces.
Store in airtight container.
Yields about 1 pound.